According to the latest report from Quang Binh province, as of 6 a.m. on October 28, rainfall in some areas has exceeded 500mm. The heavy downpour has caused rivers to rise rapidly, flooding over 15,000 homes across the province.

Le Thuy District has been the hardest hit, with 10,636 homes flooded. In Quang Ninh District, more than 4,000 homes are underwater, while Dong Hoi City has seen 370 homes severely affected.

Additionally, the floodwaters have submerged 374 hectares of crops and damaged 100 hectares of fish farms and rice fields.

To respond to the floods, local authorities in Le Thuy, Quang Ninh, and Bo Trach districts have evacuated over 150 households, relocating nearly 600 residents to safe areas. In low-lying areas, many households have self-evacuated to higher ground or sturdier, multi-story homes.

Several crossings on national highways 9B, 9C, and 15 are submerged, with water levels exceeding 1 meter in some places. Additionally, other localized flood zones have made these routes impassable for vehicles.

Emergency teams have been deployed to warn residents and prevent passage through dangerous flooded areas.

Heavy rain has also caused landslides in areas such as Thanh Xuan Village, Thanh Trach Commune, where coastal erosion has extended approximately 1.5 km inland, reaching depths of 2-3 meters.

At Km77+580 on National Highway 9B, a landslide has eroded around 15 meters of the road shoulder. Maintenance crews have set up barriers to ensure safety and are monitoring the situation closely for further action.

Quang Binh authorities have instructed local units to mobilize resources for timely evacuation and assistance in flooded and isolated areas to minimize loss of life and property due to the severe weather.

Hai Sam